Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
‘Beg your pardon?’: Beauty queen’s huge fail goes viral
It quickly became clear why. In the chaos and excitement of the moment, there had been a terrible…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
Coroner finds ‘sub-optimal’ record-keeping before post-op death of Gisborne woman
“Had they known, I am satisfied that a different post-operative care plan would have been arranged.” Private surgery…
Coroner finds church leader Tēvita Moeakiola drowned after boat capsize off Musick Point
A Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) report stated that hypothermia was likely a contributing factor given sea temperatures at…
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications role
“I will then be using the remainder of my notice period to tie up some loose ends in…
Dolly Parton says ‘I’m not dying’ as she addresses health concerns
“I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of,” she said. “So…
Police get ‘positive information’ on man found dead in Christchurch’s Heathcote Valley
Police staff search Duncan Park in Heathcote Valley on September 22. It said the investigation had been examining…
Meghan Markle returns to Europe for Paris Fashion Week appearance
“Over the years, the Duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together,…
Winston Peters welcomes Trump ceasefire plan as ‘serious step forward’ in Gaza
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Peters signalled support for the plan. “New Zealand welcomed the United States’ ‘Comprehensive…
Mark Richardson on life after cricket, broadcasting and starting over in finance
Except, one-by-one, those broadcasting gigs fell over, culminating on that fateful day in March 2023, when Today FM,…
Bowel cancer screening age to be lowered to 58, home tests to be made available
The move would enable 122,000 extra Kiwis to become eligible for the screening in the first year, the…